Everywhere in the world you will find a corner of the beach that will surprise and amaze you . With pebbles or fine sand, lush vegetation, significant and sometimes unusual fauna, cliffs or absolutely nothing around, in summer as in winter, they each have an atypical side that makes them unforgettable!
There is something for all tastes and for all seasons, whether you simply want to sunbathe or just take your eyes off it. We offer you several destinations to discover the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world that we have selected for you to organize your next vacation as a couple, with family or friends.
The British Virgin Islands are an archipelago of the West Indies belonging to the United Kingdom. Bathed by the Caribbean Sea, only 16 islands out of fifty are inhabited. Among the main ones, you will find Virgin Gorda and its Devil's Bay beach with its small natural pools with emerald-colored waters . The corner is also called The Baths because of the huge volcanic granite boulders found there.
With Copacabana , Ipanema is one of the best known beaches in all of Rio de Janeiro , and all over the world. It extends over 2.6 km and allows you to observe the sunset fabulous behind the Hill of the Two Brothers, the Morro Dois Irmãos. This is the trendy and super touristy corner of the Brazilian city.
If you have the privilege of going on a trip to Hawaii , don't miss Papakōlea beach and its green sand ! Located at the southernmost tip of the Big Island, this beach owes its color to the olivine crystals that come from the erosion of the Pu’u Mahana volcano .
If you like isolated places, go to Sardinia on the Costa Verde, to discover the beach of Piscinas and its immense sand dunes . Depending on the period, you may be lucky enough to meet deer or sea turtles which come to lay eggs in June. The spot is popular with scuba diving fans who can admire the wreckage of an English ship, and surfers who appreciate the big waves in the area.
After the green sand of the beach in Hawaii, make way for a black sand beach in Iceland in the municipality of Vík í Mýrdal! It stands opposite the cliffs of Reynisfjall mountain. , at the southernmost point of the country. The origin of this black color is obviously volcanic and certainly due to the presence of the active volcano Katla nearby.
Protected area northwest of Lake Michigan , the park offers water so clear that it allows you to see up to 130 meters deep. In winter as in summer, the place is exceptional and very touristy (more than a million tourists a year), especially for its dunes and its beaches ! The site is ideal for fans of camping and hiking.
It is in South Africa , in the heart of the Marine National Park of Santa Lucia, is the beach of Cape Vidal. Here, the coastline is wild and beautiful dunes frame dream coves . You can swim without any problem in the waters of the Indian Ocean whose temperature is more than pleasant!
It is one of the most atypical places in France:the cliffs of Etretat intrigue and fascinate locals and tourists! Its pebble beach is largely protected from the winds thanks to the huge rock formations and you can walk there to get some fresh air and admire in particular the Arche and the Aiguille, the Aval cliff, the Manneporte or again the cliff of Amont .
DirectionBora Bora , in French Polynesia, where you will put your bath towel on the white sand of Matira Beach for a moment of absolute idleness! And after sunbathing and enjoying the beauty of the area, water sports like jet skiing or the paddle will brighten up your stay on the island.
The Venezuelan archipelago of Los Roques consists of approximately 350 islands, located north of the city of Caracas . In 1972, Los Roques became a National Park because the place is populated by a large aquatic fauna and numerous seabirds. The clear and calm waters of the archipelago are a real paradise for divers.
They are also known as the Turks and Caicos Islands . These are two archipelagos (the Turks Islands and the Caicos Islands) of 30 islands located in the Caribbean, between the Bahamas, Cuba and Haiti. The climate is tropical, ideal for going on vacation in the sun since the average temperature all year round is 29°C .
If you are looking for natural beaches, not very accessible, almost desert and of unparalleled beauty, you will literally fall in love with the beaches of Saona Island . Everything is there to get away from it all and enjoy an idyllic setting worthy of a postcard:coconut trees, white sand, clear waters of turquoise and emerald colors .
This is a wild beach in Morocco which is worth the detour! Known to surfers and hikers, Legzira is famous for its natural gigantic arches , carved into the ochre-coloured cliff. You should know that the main arch collapsed in September 2016, certainly because of natural erosion with the movement of the waves. However, another more imposing arch is still visible.
Tulum is an archaeological site of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Its name means "fortress" in Maya. Tulum is the only city that the Maya civilization has built on the seafront, offering a dream beach to tourists that stretches for miles of white sand.
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (meaning "The Great Bay of Hei" in Maori) is a marine reserve located on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand . It is also known as Cathedral Cove , for its natural limestone arch . The spot is also famous for having hosted the filming of the film "The Chronicles of Narnia:Prince Caspian » .
It is in Ribadeo, Spain, that you can go down to the beach of the Cathedrals to admire at low tide its caves, its arches and its eroded cliffs ! The natural site is only accessible on foot and is located in Galicia, on the Cantabrian Sea. The height of the arches can be up to 30 meters , it's impressive!
Also called Pig Beach , this uninhabited island of the Exumas is home to one of the most unusual tourist attractions:many pigs live there and enjoy bathing ! Accustomed to tourists and boats, they navigate peacefully in the clear waters of the Bahamas.
Jericoacoara Beach is located in Brazil and is full of elements to make tourists succumb:sand dunes, lagoons, coconut trees, dug and sculpted rocks, etc. Its immense dune Pôr do Sol allows you to observe a sunset absolutely gorgeous!
Seychelles are still and always a destination of choice for going on a trip by sailboat, in particular island of La Digue is home to heavenly beaches! The Anse Source d’Argent is surely the prettiest, located to the south-west of La Digue. Fine powder-like white sand and granite boulders sculpted by erosion over the years border crystalline turquoise water .
This is one of the islands in Hawaii with the most beautiful beaches . It is also for the natural beauty of its relief and its atypical coastline that many film shoots have taken place there. The Honopū Valley , located in the Na Pali Coast State Park, is known for its natural arch measuring 27 meters in height and for its beach named Cathedral Beach accessible mainly by sea.
